We had an exquisite lengthy Thanksgiving weekend! Right here’s a recap of our time with household.
How was your Thanksgiving weekend? We hung out with numerous totally different members of the family, and it was an excellent feast. (My burnt orange costume was the right selection – so snug!)
Fortunately, every part went easily and nobody obtained sick! Our new kitchen and eating room had been so pretty to entertain in. I can’t say how a lot the additional house shined with a dozen individuals in the home! From the additional areas I deliberate in the course of the renovation to tuck away casserole carriers to the additional sink and drink station to the lengthy bar space – the house was good.
The brand new Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail recipe I’m engaged on was successful!
I spent period of time in my new sauna blanket (OBSESSED!), and did extra buying than regular this 12 months too. The Black Friday / Cyber Monday offers appeared additional good this 12 months! Beautycounter modified its provide from 20% off + a free reward to a flat 30% off the entire web site yesterday, so when you’re in the marketplace for some clear skincare, make-up, self-care presents, or physique product, that is by far the most effective deal supplied all 12 months.
Right here’s the recap rewinding again to Tuesday…
Thanksgiving 2023 Recap!
Mother + Dad Arrived
My mother and father arrived on Tuesday and it was so enjoyable for them to get to see our new home for the primary time!
Gus obtained his annual reward from Grammie and tore it aside in minutes:
Birch obtained a brand new Star Wars e-book that they learn many occasions over!
Al Carbon
For dinner on Tuesday we ordered my mother and father’ favourite Cville takeout – Al Carbon rooster! It’s so good, and the sauces and plantains are the most effective.
Health + Sauna Loosen up
On Wednesday they babysat the boys whereas Thomas and I went to a health club class collectively. After which we took turns within the HigherDOSE sauna blanket. I purchased it 20% off whereas it’s on sale this week, and it arrived on Wednesday.
We’re each sauna individuals and prefer to sweat. We now have each used it on a regular basis because it arrived on Wednesday! I plan to do a evaluation weblog submit, however the brief evaluation is that it’s VERY scorching (and I’m solely on stage 5), straightforward to make use of, straightforward to retailer underneath a mattress or behind a closet. It’s additionally simply so stress-free with layers of infrared warmth, charcoal, crystals (!) and clay – the advantages aren’t nearly warmth (try their web site for extra inf0). We’ve been placing on guided meditations. I did find yourself shopping for the towel inserts to go along with it as a result of I do know they’ll improve the expertise!
Baking like a turkey!
Birch even loves it (however don’t fear, we now have it on the bottom lukewarm setting for him!).
Lunch at Botanical
Dad and Thomas took the children to Get Air trampoline park whereas Mother and I obtained a uncommon kid-free women lunch at Botanical! She loves cauliflower and naturally we had the sticky cauli bowls and break up a jam bar.
Date Evening at Conmole
After we did some Thanksgiving facet cooking, Thomas and I dressed up for a date night time at Conmole! (Mother and Dad took the boys to Riverside.) We had margs, tamales, empanadas, and a rooster mole that was unbelievable. Plus a chocolate tres leches cake!
Thanksgiving Prep
After all of the discuss of being ready for Thanksgiving, that is what my eating desk seemed like at 10 a.m.:
However we mounted that proper up! I like setting a desk.
Whereas I did home issues, Thomas did meals issues and roasted the turkey.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Our friends arrived at 1 p.m., and we had a cheese board and champagne whereas we completed cooking and watching soccer. We had such stunning porch climate that I do want we had moved the desk out!
The Crew
(minus Nash who got here later!)
Late night time pie choice!
Black Friday + The Relaxation Of The Weekend
Friday morning the robotic vac was the primary particular person up cleansing up all of the crumbs! (The one I’ve is $300 off as we speak!)
I had a cranberry sauce yogurt bowl for breakfast after which a turkey + candy potato spinach salad for lunch.
Kung Fu Tea
Mazen was dying to take. my mother and father to Kung Fu Tea for boba, so we made that their farewell cease earlier than they headed residence to Hillsborough. Mango slush for all!
Trolls Film
Thomas went {golfing} for the afternoon, so I took the boys to see the Trolls film! It was nice – I liked it!
Thanksgiving Re-Do!
On Friday night time we had Thanksgiving once more, together with some scorching pie in a mug!
Saturday With Layton!
On Saturday I went to my favourite exercise class, after which obtained dressed as a result of Layton got here to spend the day/night time with us!
Turkey Sliders for lunch
Beef Stew
We went to the grocery retailer and picked up substances for a hearty beef stew. It took a couple of hours to simmer within the oven, however boy was it price it. We used each stew beef and brief ribs plus potatoes, leeks, carrots, celery, inexperienced beans, broth, and pink wine.
On Sunday morning Layton and I went to yoga collectively and had a low-key, stress-free remainder of the day. I’m pumped to have a pleasant quiet week after the busy vacation. Till Christmas picks up in full swing!
